Por: 10 WBNS Nation January 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — The federal Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official resigned Wednesday, citing concerns about the agency's oversight structure and the infant formula crisis that led to a nationwide shortage. Frank Yiannas, the deputy commissioner for food policy and response since 2018, told FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf in an email that he would leave Feb. 24. He said he told Califf early last year that the... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Business January 21, 2023
The US Department of Justice has opened an investigation into operations at the Abbott Nutrition infant formula plant in Michigan that shut down over sanitation problems early last year, causing a lengthy and widespread infant formula shortage.The company confirmed the... + más
‘If the FDA is expected to do more, it needs more’: FDA investigation into baby-formula crisis points to its own shortcomings. But shortages persist. | MarketWatch
Amid shortages and another recall, Abbott plans $500 million infant formula plant | CBS News
Politico USA Health December 31, 2022
When Kelly Knight gave birth to her son, Ryker, she was thrilled — and carrying the memory of the two babies she’d previously lost at nearly full term. “He was perfect,” Knight said. “It was kind of like filling that empty spot.” But when four-week-old Ryker started... + más
Don't use infant head shaping pillows, FDA warns | CNN
CNN USA Health November 05, 2022
CNN — Parents and caregivers should not use infant head-shaping pillows meant to change an infant’s head shape or that claim to treat a medical condition, the US Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. “The use of head shaping pillows can create an unsafe sleep... + más
FDA warns parents not to use infant head-shaping pillows | ABC7
FDA warns parents not to use infant head-shaping pillows | ABC News
CNN USA Health October 20, 2022
CNN — Abbott Nutrition plans to build a $500 million nutrition facility for specialty and metabolic infant formulas, Chairman and CEO Robert Ford said Wednesday. The announcement comes as the US formula shortage continues and experts have called for more domestic... + más
Abbott launches new infant formula recall at another plant for faulty bottle cap seals | ABC News
MarketWatch USA Business September 24, 2022
“The report also identifies several areas in which the FDA lacks specific authorities and resources. Simply put, if the FDA is expected to do more, it needs more,” he added. Supply-chain disruptions and product recalls from Abbott Laboratories in February due to... + más
FDA concedes delays in response to baby formula shortage | ABC News
Internal FDA report on infant formula crisis details shortfalls in response | ABC News
ABC News USA Health September 21, 2022
An internal review of the Food and Drug Administration's actions leading up to the finds a combination of human error, antiquated technology, and poor communication and accountability amongst an already threadbare food workforce all contributed to a perfect storm of... + más
FDA concedes delays in response to baby formula shortage | Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration acknowledged Tuesday that its response to the U.S. infant formula shortage was slowed by delays in processing a whistleblower complaint and test samples from the nation’s largest formula factory.A 10-page report from the agency... + más
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